So, that means the only tryout player who made it through the whole camp was my early sleeper pick, #13. I surmised after the first practice that he was Buddy Farnham of Brown, and according to The Providence Journal, my guess was correct, although we havenâ€™t had confirmation from team officials. As a follower of Brown football, Iâ€™ve watched Farnham flourish over the past three years. The guyâ€™s got great hands, quick feet, good return skills, and runs crisp routes. Looks like he may get a chance to compete at the upcoming OTAs and mini-camp practices with the rest of the squad.

On the other end of the spectrum, Bryan Anderson from Central Michigan continued to struggle. He dropped yet another catchable ball in drills. With his size, Iâ€™d like to see him produce in this offense, but so far, heâ€™s looked slow with below average hands. Iâ€™ll give him the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to jitters, but thatâ€™ll have to end once the real practices start.

Nice story. The hole at WR looks plugged beyond necessity at the moment. If Brady likes any/all of these guys, would be a nice treat to see an adundance of threats to complement Moss and later on Welker.

Nice story. The hole at WR looks plugged beyond necessity at the moment. If Brady likes any/all of these guys, would be a nice treat to see an adundance of threats to complement Moss and later on Welker.

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At the very least, a couple of these guys (Edelman, Tate, Price, Hernandez, Anderson) will pan out. I didn't include Holt in this list because I have all the faith in the world that he'll take Aiken's place. It's the other spots that I'm talking about.

Let's take a moment to give due credit to all the beat reporters who praised the anonymous receiver 13. (IIRC he was the one who juked Spikes so badly in one drill that he demanded an extra turn.) We really do get some good rookie camp insights from them every year.

Let's take a moment to give due credit to all the beat reporters who praised the anonymous receiver 13. (IIRC he was the one who juked Spikes so badly in one drill that he demanded an extra turn.) We really do get some good rookie camp insights from them every year.

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That made me think Farnham might be able to contribute. I also liked Spikes' reaction to it.

I know everyone's optimistic after the draft, but I really feel like the last two drafts (plus next year's with our 4 picks in the top 2 rounds) will be our foundation for the next decade.

Let's take a moment to give due credit to all the beat reporters who praised the anonymous receiver 13. (IIRC he was the one who juked Spikes so badly in one drill that he demanded an extra turn.) We really do get some good rookie camp insights from them every year.

4) It's too bad that Anderson is struggling, looks like he won't make the cut, but getting Farnham to go with Price seems to be a nice compensation prize from the UDFA pool.

5) I can't wait to see training camp. There's going to be LOTS of competition at all positions, and WR might be the must cutthroat competition of all. There's only going to be 5-6 roster spots available. Aiken/Stanbach will be fighting for their jobs, and I hope they get replaced by stronger competitors.

At the very least, a couple of these guys (Edelman, Tate, Price, Hernandez, Anderson) will pan out. I didn't include Holt in this list because I have all the faith in the world that he'll take Aiken's place. It's the other spots that I'm talking about.

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I don't think Aiken and Holt are really going for the same spot. Aiken is battling with special teamers like Slater, Lockett, and Murrell; Holt is battling with Patten, Tate, et al. for the 4th/5th WR spot(s) behind Moss, Edelman, and Price.

I don't think Aiken and Holt are really going for the same spot. Aiken is battling with special teamers like Slater, Lockett, and Murrell; Holt is battling with Patten, Tate, et al. for the 4th/5th WR spot(s) behind Moss, Edelman, and Price.

I don't think Aiken and Holt are really going for the same spot. Aiken is battling with special teamers like Slater, Lockett, and Murrell; Holt is battling with Patten, Tate, et al. for the 4th/5th WR spot(s) behind Moss, Edelman, and Price.

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I would put Holt ahead of Price. Price may intrigue us with his upside, but he hasn't played a down in NFL yet while Holt is a future Hall of Famer. Right now I would say it is Moss, Holt, Edelman and then Tate & Price (based on experience and upside). Welker would be number two if he would not have been hurt.

4) It's too bad that Anderson is struggling, looks like he won't make the cut, but getting Farnham to go with Price seems to be a nice compensation prize from the UDFA pool.

5) I can't wait to see training camp. There's going to be LOTS of competition at all positions, and WR might be the must cutthroat competition of all. There's only going to be 5-6 roster spots available. Aiken/Stanbach will be fighting for their jobs, and I hope they get replaced by stronger competitors.

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It all depends on who Brady clicks with.

You have seen what happened to WR's that Brady doesn't click with. That is the kiss of death.